Expert-guided small group tours in Florence and Tuscany — designed for travelers who want
meaning, not just monuments. Born and raised here, with over 200 local specialists and a decade
of combined expertise
We were born and raised in this territory and know it the way you know home. Our mission is to offer iconic and memorable experiences through high-quality guided tours and personalized excursions, designed for those who want to discover destinations in an authentic and meaningful way. We cater to local, national, and international travelers who aren’t just looking for an activity, but for an experience that leaves something lasting.
Three principles that define every tour we run — not policies, but beliefs.
Small groups, always
Maximum 10 participants. You hear every word. You ask every question. You are never lost in a crowd.
Born here, not briefed here
Marco and our 200+ local specialists know Florence the way you know home — the shortcuts, the stories, the people behind the workshops.
Slow tourism, by design
We don’t rush you through rooms. We stop, explain, let moments breathe. You leave knowing why Florence matters — not just that you were there.
Why Travelers Choose Us Over the Big Platforms
Three things that matter before you hand someone your time in Florence.
✓ You book directly with us
No middlemen, no platform fees. When you book with
us, you speak directly with the people who design
and lead your experience. Questions answered in
hours, not days.
★ 5 stars — every single review
Every review we have received since opening in
2025 is 5 stars on Google and GetYourGuide. Not
because we ask — because we earn them.
⊕ Licensed, certified, accountable
Licensed Tour Operator certified by the Tuscany
Region. Every guide is a professional. Every
experience is insured. You are never in unknown
hands.
Rated 5 stars on Google and GetYourGuide — every review, from every tour, from every traveler who trusted us with their time in Florence.
Booked the Uffizi tour for our anniversary. We went in knowing nothing and came out understanding everything. Worth every euro and then some.
Sarah L
The Val d’Orcia full-day tour felt like a dream. Eight hours of pure Tuscany. Marco’s team is exceptional. This is how travel should feel slow, beautiful, meaningful.
David K.
The Artisans tour was the highlight of our entire trip. Seeing real craftsmen at work in those Oltrarno workshops nothing compares. Highly recommend.
Robert & Claire T
An absolutely extraordinary evening. Our guide knew stories about Florence I’ve never read in any book. The wine tasting at the end was perfect. We’ll be back.
Jennifer M
Booked the Uffizi tour for our anniversary. We went in knowing nothing and came out understanding everything. Worth every euro and then some.
Sarah L
The Val d’Orcia full-day tour felt like a dream. Eight hours of pure Tuscany. Marco’s team is exceptional. This is how travel should feel slow, beautiful, meaningful.
David K.
The Artisans tour was the highlight of our entire trip. Seeing real craftsmen at work in those Oltrarno workshops nothing compares. Highly recommend.
Robert & Claire T
An absolutely extraordinary evening. Our guide knew stories about Florence I’ve never read in any book. The wine tasting at the end was perfect. We’ll be back.
Jennifer M
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Florence
Everything You Need to Know Before Booking
Planning your Florence adventure can feel overwhelming with so many incredible sights, hidden gems, and cultural experiences to discover. Our comprehensive guide answers the most common questions to help you make the most of your time in this Renaissance masterpiece.
Small-group guided tours in Florence typically cost between €35 and €90 per person, depending on duration and inclusions. Skip-the-line access to the Uffizi or Accademia often pushes the price toward the €65–€90 range, while walking-only neighborhood tours average €35–€50 per person.
The best time to visit Florence for a guided tour is April–May or September–October, when temperatures are mild (18–24 °C), crowds are smaller than in peak summer, and outdoor tour experiences are most comfortable. July and August see the heaviest tourist pressure, with daily visitor counts in the historic center exceeding 30,000.
You should book a guided Uffizi tour at least 2–3 weeks in advance during shoulder season, and 4–6 weeks ahead for travel between June and August. The Uffizi sells out its timed-entry slots rapidly — in peak season, same-week availability drops below 10% by Tuesday of each week.
An authentic small-group tour in Florence should have no more than 8–12 participants to ensure personal guide interaction and easy movement through narrow spaces like the Vasari Corridor or local markets. Groups above 15 people are typically classified as standard group tours and require a licensed flag-carrying guide under Tuscany regional rules.
A private licensed guide in Florence costs €150–€280 for a 3-hour tour and is worth it for families, art specialists, or travelers with a tight itinerary. Licensed guides (abilitati) in Tuscany hold a state-issued certification, can legally enter all civic museums, and typically offer a 40–60% deeper cultural narrative than app-based audio tours.
The Oltrarno district, Santo Spirito, and San Niccolò are Florence’s most authentic neighborhoods for small-group tours, offering local artisan workshops, historic pharmacies, and medieval street layouts largely unchanged since the 15th century. These areas receive roughly 70% fewer daily tourists than Piazza del Duomo, making them ideal for immersive, crowd-free experiences.
Yes — a combined Florence morning tour and Chianti Classico winery afternoon is one of the most popular full-day itineraries, covering approximately 30–40 km from the city center. Reputable operators offer this format for €95–€140 per person including transportation, lunch, and 2–3 winery tastings, with departure times typically at 9 AM from Piazza Santa Croce.
English-language guided tours in Florence are available daily year-round, with over 200 licensed English-speaking guides registered in the Tuscany region. Italian, French, Spanish, and German tours are consistently offered; Mandarin and Japanese guides are available with 48–72 hours’ advance booking through specialist operators.
Guided food tours in Florence are highly rated — they consistently score 4.7–4.9 stars across major booking platforms — and cost between €65 and €110 per person for a 3-hour experience including 6–8 tastings at local markets, artisan shops, and trattorias. The Mercato Centrale and San Lorenzo market circuits offer the best value density per tasting stop.
A licensed guide (“guida turistica abilitata”) in Tuscany has passed a rigorous regional exam covering art history, local legislation, and foreign languages, and is the only professional legally authorized to guide inside state museums such as the Uffizi and the Accademia. Unlicensed “tourist guides” can legally accompany groups only in public outdoor spaces; using one inside protected museums can result in fines of up to €5,000 under Italian cultural heritage law.
We Are Touring Hub Italy
Founded by Marco Andjelkovic, a licensed Tour Operator certified by the Tuscany Region, Touring Hub Italy was born from a simple belief: that tourism should listen to places, not consume them. We work with a network of over 200 expert local guides, drivers and specialists — and we put people at the centre, never
